Interview with Mitch Grassi of MESSER

We had the pleasure of interviewing Mitch Grassi of MESSER over Zoom video!
GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist Mitch Grassi today reveals “Machine,” the first original music from his new solo project, Messer.
Messer is about freedom in identity, independence, confidence, queerness, the theatrical, and living your fantasy and romanticizing your life. Basking in beautiful solitude, embracing the darkness we carry within ourselves, as well as celebrating the moments of bliss, humanization, empathy, self-awareness and global awareness.
“Machine” was written by Messer at the beginning of the pandemic, when everything was terrifying, uncertain and incredibly lonely. The song has relatable lyrics and a fun synth pop production.
“We were starting to rely on each other more than ever. “Machine” is about being unconditionally present in someone’s life, someone you love & care about very much. Everyone is complex, and sometimes all they need is solace in another human being, a shoulder to cry on, a listening ear. And, in a sense, this song was written to myself. I wrote it at a time when I was starting to come into myself, and starting to put myself first and give myself love. In that way, it’s an inner promise I carry with me, to broach my emotional needs with kindness, consideration, and self-love. This song embodies faith and new beginnings,” Grassi says.
Be on the lookout for additional Messer original music releases over the coming months.
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[@lexymich3647]

I loved this bc you asked him very insightful, thought provoking, deep questions. Nothing superficial at all. His voice is literally one of the most extraordinary voices of all time. I can't wait to hear the rest of the EP.

[@BringinitBackwards]

Thank you Lexy for the kind words! We can't thank you enough for checking out the interview!

[@j.6133]

Thank you so much for this interview. Such a great one! Mitch/Messer is one of the most talented artists of all time.

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Thank YOU so much J. We can't thank you enough for listening to the interview!

[@PTXWeeklyNewsPWN]

This was great! Thank you so much for this! I love hearing Mitch talk about his creative process and what it took him to get this album out!

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[@Ptxlive]

Thanks for this! So great to hear Mitch being interviewed by an educated, polite and experienced interviewer

[@BringinitBackwards]

Thank you so much Miles!! That means so much🙏 Really appreciate the kind words and so happy you enjoyed the interview!

[@lillianmvargaso4960]

Thank you. So happy Mitch is well; sending love and peace.

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Thank you Lillian! We appreciate the support!!!

[@leslieholland7843]

Thank you for sharing him, we long to hear all about him, he's pretty deep and a lot of us love him, and the depth that he portrays and brings to music.

[@pol_eo]

Mitch is so wellspoken, listening to him talk is so relaxing, and he doesn't use parasite words ("like" or "u know")

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Thanks for checking out the interview!

[@naturalbby1722]

Frrr he’s a great speaker

[@vidsorama2]

I enjoyed your interview with Mitch (Messer). Thank you.

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Thank You for the kind words and listening to the interview!!

[@Perla-gu9br]

lol i love how he says his taste and style have already changed since last summer cause it’s so relatable😭

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haha for sure! Thanks for checking out the interview Peria!

[@spampsavre]

Thank you for interviewing Mitch (messer)!! Love listening to him.

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[@mmg8823]

I'm proud of you, Mitch. It was a rough lockdown and a difficult process but you have come through it well. I'm glad you could accomplish what you needed to do in that time.

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[@cgrabs2966]

could feel thoughtfulness the whole time . from both of them. so grateful . thank you very much for such a precious interview.

[@candicewhittlesey1607]

Love this, he is sweet, talented and handsome Good luck sweetie on your new EP

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Thanks Candice!!!

[@lpjm]

he's so well spoken and wise. i love him 😭

[@sandwitch4300]

What a lovely interview with Mitch being frank and open and seemingly very happy with his life's pathway. He's a joy to listen to.

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Thank you so much for the kind words!! So happy you enjoyed the interview! Thanks again 🙏🧡

[@rfaa3720]

This was an amazing interview. Thank you for asking him good questions and giving him the time to respond however he wanted. Love Mitch he’s so talented and loveable

[@mousemeat1352]

This is a great interview. Mitch was given the opportunity to speak to his dreams and ambitions by the interviewer and it went well. I feel like people listening who didn't before would come to realize that he is so much more than a queen little boy who grew up and can sing. He demonstrates a clear intellectual foundation and God-given talent that people never fully realized. Mitch/Messer has yet to fully emerge and when he does he will exhibit more breath taking beauty than he does now. I don't think he has a full understanding of it himself yet. I will never see it as alas I am older, but I will enjoy every moment I can. Young man I thank you and your band mates for bringing the beauty of your music into my world.

[@CaapriceTube1]

Mitch's voice is pure gold. When I was in college and heavily involved in music, I knew so many guys like him who were into show tunes and listened to like Cabaret & Rent Soundtracks, and into trip-hop like sneaker pimps, zero 7, basement jaxx, and our canadian girls alanis, nelly furtado, etc.

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That's so cool Caaprice! You're not in the music scene anymore?

[@isadoracavalcanti3764]

very interesting to see the creative process of a songwriter

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Thank you Isadora!

[@jenniebush5923]

Very interesting interview with Mitch. I feel like I got a good sense of who he is as a person and what drives him. I really like his new music and look forward to hearing more. I love him in Pentatonix and now I will have more to love. I can't wait!

[@BringinitBackwards]

Thank you Jennie! We completely agree!!

[@antoniamartinez3085]

Yey messer! More music,music!😍😍

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Thank you Antonia!!! 🙏🧡

[@iflybab]

Great interview! Mitch looks really happy… like the baby has finally been born after a very inspirational… but very exhausting pregnancy. His music is finally free to add its own breath to the world! I was impressed with the 2 tracks that have been released thus far. I look forward to hearing more!

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[@mariateresavieira2391]

Thank you, I loved the interview, Mitch is Pure Talent, I love him

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[@lauradavis4848]

What a great interview. Such great questions, such a great human to interview. Mitch is such a sweet and thoughtful person. I'm so happy he finally got his album produced and out there for all of us to enjoy. I love his patreon and hearing all of his and Austin's podcast. Appreciate your time in the interview and posting for us to enjoy

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[@lauradavis4848]

@@BringinitBackwards you got it

[@ZombalayaQ]

Watching this after the EP dropped. It was so fascinating to hear him talk about the songs more and his songwriting process. It was also interesting that he mentioned that he had a few more that didn't make to the EP. I remember he teased one on a livestream that I didn't hear on the record, and wondered where it was haha.

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[@naturalbby1722]

0:40 his dimples ffs🥺😩 he’s just so likeable and cute!

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[@HiHello-ro5bb]

This interview was amazing!! I can’t wait to hear the rest of his ep!!

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[@christinamorris1594]

Mitch, thanks for the interview. I know we’ll probably never meet, but this interview…I resonate with all that you said about your ‘life’ experience with music - especially about writing. I’d love to be able to talk about music and life with you. I love that you are so articulate and well spoken. Anyway, from what you shared in this interview, we have some common experiences. Writing, was the ‘last frontier’ for me. I sang first, then my sister and I took piano lessons. Ironically, she wanted them and I didn’t but after the first lesson, the tables turned, and I loved playing piano and my sister didn’t. I learned about harmony after a long drive when my older sister started teaching us younger ones folk songs and harmonies as a distraction from fighting in the car. It worked, and I just LOVED singing harmonies and I would, kind of feel like I was floating in the air during those times. I just knew that that was when I was happiest - when we would sing together in 3-part harmony. My love of harmony and singing in general became a driving force in my life. It was also a bit of a curse in some ways, because aside from them, I could not find anyone else that I could experience that with, because none of my friends or fellow classmates could sing harmony…I was also aware that I preferred to be alone rather than with others. I was fine with one or two friends - any more than that, and I would just want to disappear or flee. I never felt like I belonged anywhere and my parents (at least my dad, who was a thespian and a playwright) didn’t really support me if it didn’t include drama. One day when I was an emotional and lonely teenager, I realized that I communicate my feelings/thoughts/prayers much easier if I sang them rather than try to speak them out loud. That’s when I started thinking about writing. But first, I was desperate for more harmony, so when I was 15, I started arranging voices so I could create harmonies myself…but no one could read music but me so it was a slow and tedious process to accomplish anything with my peers. Still, I kept arranging voices even though I had never been taught and had no one I could sing them with except my younger sister. I didn’t start composing music and lyrics until my early twenties, but I didn’t have any confidence in myself. I HAD to be alone when I wrote, and I would only play my songs to a few friends that I trusted. Anyway, since you are likely to never read this, I’ll stop now. Again, I loved your interview and what you expressed. Your voice is utterly perfect - I would rather listen to you than Dimash any day. I so wanted to attend the Pentatonix class but I am as poor as a church mouse, and $250.00 might as well be 2million, as far as I’m concerned. But, hopefully, some time I will be able to save up so I can attend the next class Pentatonix offers. Anyway, bless you, Mitch.

[@janchappel6623]

Bravo!!! Finally YOUR story.That's all that I can come up with. It's the middle of the night and coffee isn't even helping Please keep your story on Utube I haven't finished reading it.

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[@nawanamcgaha6065]

its not strange to me , it is angelic ❤

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Thanks for checking out the interview, Nawana!!

[@genevieveang]

it is... :")

[@jadeofficial2407]

Mitch is the most wonderful person in this world ❤❤❤❤❤

[@annmc3878]

What a good interview. So interesting to hear Mitch talk about the EP. I’m looking forward to its release, especially the titular song Roses.

[@BringinitBackwards]

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[@chrismorse3751]

What a great interview listening to how he explains the creative side of his Talent. Love his music & what a voice.

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[@sarahbailey8047]

I enjoyed this interview so much! Mitch is such a sweet and talented individual and I can’t wait for the rest of the ep!

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Thank you Sarah!

[@Sissysuez]

I think you've got the most beautiful voice i've ever heard i've felt that since I first heard it in Amazing Grace❣️❣️I adore you Mitch I always will❣️💯💯💯🦄🦄🦄

[@christinemoore4478]

Roses is such a haunting beautiful song 💜

[@BringinitBackwards]

totally agree, Christine! Mitch is such a wonderful and talented person! Thanks for checking out the interview!

[@jennacoycaddick-watts1442]

Love you so much - your voice, your music, etc. Going to miss you with Pentatonix.

[@BringinitBackwards]

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[@gwendolynrector3323]

Loved the interview Love Mitch Ready for more of his music 🎶 Stay safe

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Thank you sooo much Gwendolyn!! So happy you enjoyed the interview! Really means a lot!!! 🙏

[@melissacoviello2886]

I love this sooo much.

[@BringinitBackwards]

Thank you so much for the kind words Melissa! SO happy you enjoyed the interview!

[@FlammySpritz]

Great interview, I really liked the questions you chose

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[@ClareActorLeedsUK]

Thank you so much for this. I love Mitch, such a beautiful person inside and out with the voice and heart of an angel. He’s always so open and real too. He deserves all the success and happiness in the world.

[@jimmyneutron4632]

I absolutely loved this interview and I've been waiting for Angels Pray to be available for almost a year. I have a question for you: was it intentional that Superfruit wasn't mentioned?

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[@timcaldwell5241]

Great interview !!!

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[@Try2sayit]

lovely interview. thank you

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Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!!❤️

[@5hargreevesapologist]

Loved This!

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Thank YOU! and thanks for checking it out!

[@jaskoanna7774]

❤❤❤

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[@fikahutasoit2818]

Sangat keren

[@timcaldwell5241]

“Some really bad demos” Sorry Mitchie, ain’t buying it…can’t imagine you EVER doing ANYTHING really bad!!! lol Thanks for the interview…

[@BringinitBackwards]

haha! totally! Thanks for listening Tim!

[@ri260]

😍🏳️‍🌈

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[@TitanSummers]

Not strange unique.